State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules are part of a larger body of state agency rules known as the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). The Office of the Secretary of State collects and publishes these rules. SBEC rules are codified under Title 19, Part VII, of the TAC. Title 19 is Education, and Part VII is the State Board for Educator Certification. The SBEC may adopt new rules or amendments to or repeals of existing rules.

Use the following link to view SBEC rules that are currently in effect.

NOTE: The Texas Education Agency makes every effort to ensure that the information published on this Internet site is secure; however, due to the limitations of Internet security, the rules published here are for information only and do not represent legal documentation.

Call (512) 936-8400 for questions on Educator Testing and Certification, Educator Preparation Programs, and Educator Investigations. For information on other ways to communicate with Educator Certification staff, go to the Contact Educator Certification webpage.